I agree with the article that the quantitative metrics(contribution statistics, followers, stars, LOC, etc) are not really good vor evaluating someone. But its

I agree with the article that the quantitative metrics(contribution statistics, followers, stars, LOC, etc) are not really good vor evaluating someone. But its still good for checking 1. The type of code one writes and in what languages, maybe documentation and 2. The interactions with other people in form of PRs and issues. I guess that most recruiters don't have the time to look at that but it definitely could be valuable.